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The best of Chicago.
The 15 best museums in Chicago, with honest prices, run times and who you book through. Which ones are worth your time downtown, and what each one actually gets you.
A dark, hands-on Medieval Torture Museum visit in Chicago with an audio guide and a ghost-hunting app for extra chills.
Most Popular“It was a great experience. The items are mainly able to be used for photos. Staff was friendly. The bathroom signs are on the ceilings FYI 😆”
Skip the line at Chicago’s Field Museum. See Sue and Maximo with optional VIP early access and special exhibits, from gems to lions.
“I’m totally satisfied. The museum is simply awesome.”
Field Museum tickets in Chicago for $29 per person. See SUE the T. rex, Egyptian mummies, Chinese jade, and more with docent tours.
“A must do! So so much to see. You can spend hours here if you wanted! I have always wanted to see the Tsavo Lions and can now mark that off of my bucket list. My husband and I really enjoyed all of the skeletons of the different animals- it really makes you see the…”
Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream ticketed entry with unlimited samples, crazy golf, a hidden speakeasy, and the iconic sprinkle pool.
“Super cool place! Loved the variety of ice cream, everyone was super informative and nice. I would definitely recommend this to anyone”
A 2-hour Chicago Segway tour with helmet and training, gliding past Buckingham Fountain, Soldier Field, museum campus, and the lakefront.
“Our guide was Micheal, and he was so fun to have as our guide. He was patient and that was great considering it was our first time riding. I would definately do it again! We went on a quiet Monday, there were not alot of crowds at 10am on a Monday morning, This was a…”
Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream delivers 14 interactive, multi-sensory stops, unlimited treats, a sprinkle pool, Sprink-L ride, and mini golf.
“c'est sympa pour des enfants en bas age , mais c'est assez cher comparé à la prestation proposée”
A timed ticket to Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry with hands-on labs, the Apollo 8 capsule, and Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing.
“Amazing! There was so much to see and do. We spent hours looking around.”
Small-group Segway tour past Buckingham Fountain and Chicago Lakefront skyline, with fast training and photo stops in 2 hours.
“Matt was awesome and very patient teacher. We will go again and ask for Matt! Great tour if the city.”
Glide Chicago’s lakefront and Museum Campus on a 2-hour Segway tour with easy training, big skyline views, and quick hits at top landmarks.
“Excellent! Fun way to see the parks downtown. Great history and corny jokes😀. Jeremy was fun and playful and entertaining.”
Get easy, flexible entry to the Field Museum in Chicago with access to ticketed exhibits, plus free docent tours for a smart day out.
“We were visiting family in Michigan and flew out of Chicago. We needed something dun to do before our flight. I can't recommend the museum more.”
Timed entry to Chicago’s Museum of Illusions with 60+ interactive exhibits, great photo spots, and brain puzzles in 45–60 minutes.
“Exploring the Museum of Illusion was truly remarkable. My only suggestion is for it to be more expansive and have a wider range of activities available. The employees were helpful with photography and showed exceptional attentiveness.”
American Writers Museum in Chicago with flexible 14-day entry, interactive writing exhibits, vintage typewriters, and Chicago-inspired displays.
“The informative and interactive design of this museum make this a mandatory visit on your next trip to Chicago, especially if you are travelling with children between the ages of 8 and 18. The interactive writing opportunities alone are well worth your visit.”
Explore Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum with a self-paced audio guide and ghost-hunting app in 6,000 sq ft of eerie exhibits.
“The Museum of Medieval Torture in Chicago is a real eye-opener! It features a wide range of authentic torture devices and exhibits that give you a glimpse into the darker side of history. The setup is intriguing, and the staff is super friendly, ready to share stories behind the exhibits. It’s definitely not your typical…”
Self-guided MCA Chicago entry by mobile ticket. Explore contemporary exhibitions, grab coffee, and plan 1–3 hours for $22.
“I took the red line to the City walked up and down W Chicago Avenue as address is 220 W. Chicago, asked for directions from local residence, used Google maps to locate and nothing was their nor have I been able to get a refund for the ticket admission. Very Disappointing.”
American Writers Museum Chicago for $16: interactive galleries on U.S. writers, a complimentary 3pm tour, and mobile tickets.
“It's a cute, small museum. There's so much information contained within I got a little overwhelmed. I loved the interactiveness of the exhibits, especially the old typewriters they had for public use. It was very quiet when I went, with only a small handful of people around”
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